Endometriosis and Pregnancy
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If you're trying to get pregnant
Baby Center
Endometriosis treatment options differ for women trying to conceive. Check out this article detailing what treatments you'll want to discuss with your doctor.
Surgery options
Cleveland Clinic
Some women hoping to conceive with endometriosis opt for surgery to treat their endo symptoms. Find detailed information on different surgical procedures here.
Quick tip
Medicine Net
You might be relieved to read here that with treatment, many women who have endometriosis are able to conceive.
GnRh Agonists
About
Have endometriosis and trying to get pregnant? The research detailed here suggests that fertility drugs called GnRh agonists produce higher pregnancy rates in women with endometriosis.
For women with severe endometriosis, becoming pregnant can be very difficult. This article explains why and offers some treatments you and your doctor might want to consider.
Overcoming endometriosis
Georgia Reproductive Specialists
This excerpt from a book explains exactly how endometriosis affects fertility, when surgery is recommended and what you can expect. There are also some graphic medical photos.
Endometriosis and fallopian tube issues account for a number of infertility cases. Here's some general info on the approaches that might help endometriosis patients get pregnant.
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Your endometriosis resource
iVillage
This thorough overview includes an animation to show you how endometriosis affects your body. Whether or not you're interested in pregnancy, this article is a must-read.
Endo and fertility FAQ
Endo Canada
Is it true that pregnancy will cure your endometriosis, and should you consider fertility drugs? Here are answers to those and other questions.
Endometriosis primer
Health A to Z
This readable introduction to endometriosis touches on causes, treatments and how it affects pregnancy.
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You're not alone
Steady Health
Many women have shared their stories on this endometriosis during pregnancy forum thread. See what they've been through here.
Recurrent pregnancy loss
Healthline
Sadly, for some women with endometriosis, just becoming pregnant is not the issue. This chat transcript of a physician and a woman who suffered a cervical pregnancy will offer some insight.
Choosing infertility treatments
eHealthMD
This helpful bulleted article explains why infertility treatment might be necessary for women with endometriosis. Also, find out when it's important to consider that step.
Find a support group
Endometriosis Association
Concerned about endometriosis and pregnancy? Don't go it alone: Here's a listing of support groups by state.
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Risk factors
Aurora Health Care
Some women are more likely than others to experience endometriosis. Find out if you're in a riskier group here.


